use of English, good grammar, avoidance of crude language precision in the use of the mother tongue, choice of words, use of idiom a clear-cut enunciation _Philosophy of life_ The will to live, a plucky spirit, a determination to win through, to succeed, to take the hazard and go ahead A passion for perfection, for excellence in the result; not to give up until the end is gained and the product is as good as it can possibly be made Artistic passion, the love of seeing things look well, of seeing harmony and proportion; love of music and pictures and all things beautiful; love for finding beauty in common things; interest in making oneself look always as beautiful as possible Power and habit of reflection, philosophy, reasoning things out; the power to put two and two together, to see through a matter and find out why a thing is made in such a way and no other Passion for truth for its own sake, for finding out what the underneath processes of nature are, for scientific investigation in the natural world about us Power of growth a teachable spirit, ability to take suggestions, and to act generously upon them; employment of means to maintain efficiency and perseverance in these efforts; ability to rise after failures and to strike in again with better knowledge _Health_ Enthusiastic and persistent obedience to all the Code given in Chapter XIV, particularly as to bodily carriage, exercise, breathing, clothing, food and eating, elimination of waste, cleanliness, amount of sleep, rest, and prevention of illness Willingness to make sacrifices in order to gain and to maintain a high state of bodily strength and efficiency _Perfect relations with the various members of the family_ Attentive and affectionate relations with the father Loving and helpful relations with the mother Amiable and companionable relations with brothers (if nearly her own age) Fair, responsive and tender relations with sisters (if nearly her own age) Patient and inspirational relations with the younger children _Community spirit_ Dependable and active relations with the church Inquiring, critical, responsive relations with the school Helpful working relations with the community societies and societies for young people Cordial furtherance of any public work for betterment A pure, self-sacrificing and noble influence among the village young people _Definite preparation for her home that is to be_ The "hope-box" and what it should contain A scheme for her house-plan and all its ideal details; the site, the appliances, the fittings and furniture, the decorations Training in the business of the home Training in the business of the farmstead Training in the knowledge of child-life and child-psychology Training in the laws governing the property of women _Qualities for an efficient administrator of a household:_